Admission Requirements

Pre-Dental Study

A minimum of three years of academic studies (90 semester hours or equivalent) is required at an accredited US or Canadian college or university. However students are recommended to complete a four-year curriculum leading to a B.S. or B.A. degree. A maximum of two years (60 semester hours or equivalent) at an accredited community college level is acceptable. It then would be necessary to follow this with a minimum of another two years (60 semester hours or equivalent) at an accredited four-year degree granting institution.

Specific Course Requirements*

Biology Prerequisite (8 semester hours)

A minimum of eight semester hours of general biology or zoology is required. This includes lecture and laboratory courses for both semesters.

Chemistry Prerequisites (16 semester hours)

A minimum of eight semester hours of general inorganic chemistry, including lecture and laboratory courses for both semesters is required. A minimum of eight hours of organic chemistry, including lecture and laboratory courses for both semesters is required.

Physics Prerequisite (8 semester hours)

A minimum of eight semester hours of physics with appropriate lab work is required.

Biochemistry (3 semester hours)

A minimum of three semester hours of biochemistry is required.

Strongly Recommended Courses

Courses in general microbiology, bacteriology, animal or vertebrate physiology, anatomy, genetics and cell biology are strongly recommended. If time permits and the courses are available, courses in immunology, embryology or developmental biology and histology are highly recommended. Additionally, non-science courses in the behavioral sciences and those involving psychomotor skills are recommended.

*Academic credits presented by an applicant must be acceptable toward a degree in the institution at which the courses are taken.